Lighthouse on the northern German coast in a calm, misty landscape

We invest in startupswith growth potential.

Thorough depth checks, hands-on support, and a strong network – since [YEAR].

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01 / Who we are

Entrepreneurial. Personal. Long-term.

Investments.One clear standard.

ajf-invest GmbH is an entrepreneurially run investor. We back startups and high-growth companies from their first financing round onwards — with capital, experience, and a strong network.

Our sector focus is on [sectors, e.g. B2B software and industrial technologies]; geographically, we concentrate on [region, e.g. Northern Germany and the DACH region].

[First name Last name], Managing Director

Active in the investment and corporate finance industry for over XX years. Experience from numerous investments, financing rounds, and succession situations — and the conviction that good partnerships are built on direct, personal exchange.

XX years
Industry experience
XX
Investments supported
Personal
Directly available

02 / Why we invest

More than capital: what we add.

What founders gain from us.

Capital is the foundation — what comes after it makes the difference. Four building blocks shape our work with every founding team.

Founding teams gain an experienced sparring partner at their side. We share lessons from [XX] investments and remain personally available for the strategic decisions that matter.

We open up our network of entrepreneurs, industry experts, and co-investors. That creates customer access, partnerships, and follow-on financing that a young company rarely reaches on its own.

Hiring, sales development, or KPI management: we help where it counts in the day-to-day. Hands-on, pragmatic, and always in close alignment with the founding team.

Our commitment is designed to span several rounds. We reserve capital for follow-on financings and reliably support our portfolio companies through their next stages of growth.

03 / Offer & Criteria

What founding teams can expect.

Our framework. Clearly defined.

Ticket size
[XXX]k – [X]m €
Stage focus
Pre-seed to Series A
Region
[Region, e.g. DACH]
Role
Board or advisor role
Follow-on
Capital for later rounds
Sector focus
[Sectors, e.g. B2B software]

04 / Success Stories

Two examples from our portfolio.

Investments that have grown.

[Company A]

Problem
A strong product, but sales were not scaling and the next financing round lacked a lead.
Solution
Investment at seed stage, joint build-up of the sales team, and access to our network of first customers and co-investors.
Result
Recurring revenue grew [X]-fold in [XX] months; the Series A closed successfully with [co-investor].

[Company B]

Problem
A technically convincing process, but no clear route to market and key positions in the team unfilled.
Solution
Investment at pre-seed stage, two leadership roles filled from our network, and support through the first pilot projects.
Result
[X] pilot customers won from the Mittelstand; the company now employs [XX] people.

05 / Process at a Glance

Structured, yet straightforward.

From pitch to closing.

  1. First Contact & Pitch

    You send us your pitch deck — we respond promptly to arrange a first conversation.

    [X] weeks
  2. Depth Check / Due Diligence

    We assess the business model, the market, and the team carefully and on the facts.

    [X] weeks
  3. Term Sheet & Decision

    If the overall picture convinces us, you receive a clear term sheet with transparent conditions.

    [X] weeks
  4. Closing & Collaboration

    After closing, the real work begins: operational, personal, and with an open network.

    [X] weeks

06 / Contact

Applications & first conversations

Let us talk about your startup.

Send us your application with a pitch deck, or ask an initial question — we will get back to you promptly to arrange a first conversation.

Or email us directlypost@ajf-invest.com
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